Fragrance comparison

Oudesire vs Ruaa

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Oudesire

Ajmal

3.6672 votes

Rank #12,098 FruityOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ruaa

Junaid Perfumes

5.003 votes

Rank #33,288 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruaa takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oudesire
Choose it for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ruaa
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Oudesire1/3

Ruaa2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ruaa
Sillage & projection: Ruaa
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oudesire

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

OudesireAjmal

RuaaJunaid Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRuaa

SillageRuaa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

oud92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

amber100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both oud, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseBergamot

Heart

RaspberryBlack CurrantGinger

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer48

Fall95

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex61

Women16

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOudesireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Oudesire is a fruity floral oud with a bright, petal-heavy opening and a darker, woodier base. Jasmine, orange blossom and rose lead, then raspberry and black currant add a sweet-tart pulse, with ginger giving a little lift. As it dries down, oud, sandalwood, amber and musk take over, turning the fragrance warme…

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Ruaa by Junaid Perfumes is a potent, deep oriental blend centered on a bold rose opening that quickly gives way to dark, resinous agarwood. It is a highly projected fragrance that finds its footing best in evening wear and cooler climates. Those who appreciate traditional, heavy hitting Middle Eastern compositions wil…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oudesire or Ruaa?

Ruaa takes 2 of 3 categories. Oudesire is rated 3.66/5 from 72 votes; Ruaa is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oudesire for a fruity and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ruaa for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oudesire or Ruaa?

Ruaa lasts longest (Ruaa 100/100, Oudesire 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oudesire or Ruaa?

Ruaa projects furthest (Ruaa 100/100, Oudesire 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oudesire and Ruaa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Oudesire or Ruaa better for summer or winter?

Oudesire suits day or night wear; Ruaa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oudesire and Ruaa?

Oudesire has top notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Ginger, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Ruaa has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Sandalwood and Amber.